STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 CONTENTS Page 1 Welcome to Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance 3 2 Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance 4 3 University of London International Programmes 5 4 Staff Details 6 5 Programme Key Dates 7 6 Programme Structure 8 7 Summary Course Outlines 9 8 Student Guidelines 10 - 15 9 Enrolment, Progression and Assessment Rules 16-17 10 Health and Safety 18 Programme Handbook 2021-22 Page 2 Welcome to Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance Dear Applicant, I am delighted to introduce the University of London BSc in Economics and Management, with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science. As a Registered Centre of the University of London, the BIBF is proud to bring this internationally renowned programme to Bahrain. The University of London is one of the oldest and most distinguished universities in the world and LSE, one of its constituent colleges, has a global reputation for excellence in the fields of economics, management, finance and the social sciences. Thanks to the BIBF’s relationship with the University of London, students in Bahrain are able to study for this prestigious degree without leaving Bahrain and for a fraction of the cost of undertaking their studies in the UK. As one would expect of a degree from one of the world’s top universities, this programme is demanding and successful completion requires a high level of effort and dedication. The BIBF’s highly qualified and experienced faculty members provide students with all the support and guidance they need to achieve maximum success. Previous graduates of this global programme have gone on to hold senior positions in both public and private sectors and have gained admission to some of the world’s leading graduate schools, including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and LSE itself. I am confident that our future graduates of the programme will go on to make a significant mark and will contribute positively to the economic life of Bahrain and beyond. I look forward to welcoming you personally to the BIBF. Yours sincerely, Dr Ahmed Abdul Hameed Al Shaikh Director BIBF Programme Handbook 2021-22 Page 3 ABOUT BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE BIBF has an important role to play in supporting the financial sector of Bahrain. We continue to support all the financial institutions in Bahrain in the development of world class people for the sector. We do this by providing the highest quality of assessment, education, training and development in the region and ensuring that we deliver internationally accredited courses and programmes. Since its inception in 1981, BIBF has grown from 450 participants mainly from within the banking sector to over 20,000 participants largely within the financial services industry. BIBF delivers training and development solutions across all major business disciplines including Accounting and Finance; Banking; Insurance; Islamic Finance; Information Technology and Management and Leadership expertise. BIBF also has a major emphasis in Academic and Executive development. BIBF has an international footprint having delivered programmes in Asia, Africa, Europe and the wider Middle East, and educating over 50 different nationalities here in Bahrain. Our faculty is highly qualified and of diverse nationalities, which not only brings diversity in thinking but passion in enriching the participant experience. BIBF offers a significant variety of programmes including well over 200 morning programmes (Open Courses); tailor made courses based on organisational needs (Customised Courses); specialised programmes taught by external market specialists (External programmes); and Professional qualifications / Degree programmes in partnership with leading international organisations. Information regarding the range of partners and affiliations BIBF has, can be found at www.bibf.com Programme Handbook 2021-22 Page 4 ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence, respected by employers and universities worldwide. This is because the University of London is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding teaching and research of its 18 world-class Colleges and 10 specialist institutes. Since 1858, University of London degrees have been accessible to students all